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    17 days ago

    Every three years China pours more concrete than the US has since WWII.

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      Just a reminder that concrete releases huge amounts of CO2 as it cures. Empty cities don’t help anyone.

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        Another reason good urbanism and walkability is super important: the emissions don’t just come from the cars, they come from the excess roads themselves, too.